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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 33 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Usbek when he writes Letter 18?
(a) Persia.
(b) Smyrna.
(c) Paris.
(d) Syria.

2. Who is Usbek writing letter 33 to?
(a) Rhedi.
(b) Zachi.
(c) Gemchid.
(d) Pharam.

3. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?
(a) Rustan.
(b) His son.
(c) His chief eunuch.
(d) His first wife.

4. Who are the gravest people according to letter 32?
(a) French.
(b) Turkish.
(c) Eastern women.
(d) Italian.

5. What does Usbek order the black eunuch to do?
(a) Not touch Pharan until his return.
(b) Buy a new eunuch.
(c) Kill a slave.
(d) Turn Pharan into a eunuch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is debated in different parts of the world according to letter 36?

2. According to Pharan, what would be the result of turning him into a eunuch?

3. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?

4. What is the usual punishment for the eunuch's crime according to letter 19?

5. Where is Usbek's house located?

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